Dr. Duclos Dessalines MD
Pediatrician
1840 Forest Hill Blvd Suite 101 West Palm Beach FL, 33406About
Dr. Duclos Dessalines is a pediatrician practicing in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Dessalines is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Dessalines diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Dessalines can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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